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as in daytime
the hours of light between one night and the next
during the day, we like to go play ball in the park
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as in morning
the first appearance of light in the morning or the time of its appearance
at the break of day I was relieved to realize that I had survived another night in the wilderness
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Recent Examples of day
In November 2018, the suit alleges, CoreCivic failed to report an in-custody death to law enforcement for six days.
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Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2025
After three long days in court, Cassie Ventura Fine — who is eight months pregnant — has finished her testimony.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 17 May 2025
Major cities like New York were already facing frightening death tolls that climbed higher each day—but that’s not what Eddington is about.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 17 May 2025
When the day of the party arrived, Mallie's aunt, Holly Bratcher, traveled from Florence, Ala., to join the celebration.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 16 May 2025
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Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2025
After three long days in court, Cassie Ventura Fine — who is eight months pregnant — has finished her testimony.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 17 May 2025
Major cities like New York were already facing frightening death tolls that climbed higher each day—but that’s not what Eddington is about.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 17 May 2025
When the day of the party arrived, Mallie's aunt, Holly Bratcher, traveled from Florence, Ala., to join the celebration.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for day
Noun
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Add white sneakers and a raffia bag for a relaxed daytime outfit, or swap in leather sandals and a red lip for an evening out.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2025
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The device delivers sharp 1080p video, impressive image quality with rich daytime colors, and clear night vision.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
23 May 2025
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Reubens found much of his early inspiration in drag During his time at the California Institute of the Arts, Reubens began exploring alternative forms of creativity.—
Lizzie Hyman,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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Curlew and Koala spent almost three months off Florida's west coast, swimming north and south from near St. Petersburg to beaches along the western Panhandle a couple of times.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Forbes Valuation Forbes estimates Anschutz’s net worth at $16.9 billion as of Thursday morning, and values Warren and Davis’ net worths at $7.2 billion and $3.7 billion, respectively.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Still, there’s an aching sadness to anyone needing to see a completely different face in their morning mirror.—
Pat Beall,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2025
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Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2025
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To make your photos work for you, follow these tips: Use soft lighting like daylight or warm indoor light to keep the photo looking natural.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
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Ultimately, the countries that win the new industrial era won’t be the ones with the loudest rhetoric.—
Michael Sheldrick,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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Mike Noyes of Granby, a high-IQ walk-on who eventually earned a scholarship during the Kevin Ollie era, is an assistant coach/director of player development.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
24 May 2025
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They’re designed with high-efficiency solar panels that automatically turn on and emit a warm white glow at night and turn off at sunrise.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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Starting with sunrise, on the Atlantic side of Islamorada.—
Mark Gauert,
Sun Sentinel,
23 May 2025
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Shares of Danaher have tumbled 18% this year, but the price target of $230 is approximately 22% above the stock closed on Monday afternoon.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
28 May 2025
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Tips to avoid a similar fate Also on Monday, a 48-foot fishing yacht caught fire off Jupiter Inlet Monday afternoon, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2025
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In Game 6 of the 2008 Western Conference Finals against Detroit, the Red Wings scored three first period goals en route to a 4-1 win at the American Airlines Center.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 May 2025
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Here are the bank’s preferred sectors for this period.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
30 May 2025
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“Day.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/day. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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